IAF strikes Hezbollah command center embedded in mosque after rockets launched at base

The Israel Air Force struck Hezbollah terrorists operating within a command center that was located inside a mosque. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 5, 2024 08:20Updated: OCTOBER 5, 2024 10:26 Approximately five rockets were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory early on Saturday morning, the IDF said. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted some of […]

‘Hit the nuclear first and worry about the rest later’: Trump urges Israel to strike Iran

‘Hit the nuclear first and worry about the rest later’: Trump urges Israel to strike Iran Trump’s comments came in response to US President Joe Biden’s earlier statements cautioning Israel against striking Iranian nuclear facilities. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 5, 2024 10:47Updated: OCTOBER 5, 2024 11:15  Former president Donald Trump stated that Israel should target […]

Nasrallah’s reported successor, Hashem Safieddine, was target of IAF Beirut strikes – report

The IDF reportedly struck areas in southern Lebanon, including the Beirut area, as the IDF Arabic Spokesperson issued new evacuation orders. MAYA GUR ARIEH OCTOBER 3, 2024 23:35Updated: OCTOBER 4, 2024 01:29 Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs and their surroundings after strikes, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from […]

Iran’s Pezeshkian advocates peace after Islamic Republic’s largest ever attack on Israel

After Iran’s attack on Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezhkian claimed that the country wants peace in the region. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 3, 2024 09:37Updated: OCTOBER 3, 2024 09:43  Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024.(photo credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/via Reuters) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that Iran wants peace in the Middle […]

Hamas has refused to engage in ceasefire talks for weeks, US State Dept. says

Hamas has refused to engage in ceasefire talks for weeks, US State Dept. says “It’s not that it’s been overtaken by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. It’s that Hamas has, again, refused to engage,” Miller said. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 3, 2024 01:00Updated: OCTOBER 3, 2024 08:12 Hamas has refused to take part in […]

After Iran’s attack and as Israel engages Hezbollah, will proxies in Iraq step up fire?

Relatively quiet until now compared to other terror militias backed by the Islamic Republic, Shia-allied Iraqi groups are increasingly firing on the Jewish state with mixed success By Alexander SchlossToday, 8:06 am   Popular Mobilization Forces burn representations of US and Israeli flags during al-Quds Day in Baghdad, Iraq, May 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Ali Abdul Hassan, […]

IAF intercepts drone off coast of Gush Dan, Houthis claim responsibility

Areas included Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya, Tel Aviv, and Petah Tikva, according to reports. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 3, 2024 02:12Updated: OCTOBER 3, 2024 08:55 The Israel Air Force intercepted a drone off the coast of Gush Dan early Thursday morning, the IDF reported, adding that an additional drone landed in an open area. The Houthis […]

Iran’s nuclear facilities: Potential targets long in Israel’s sights

The Jewish state is mulling retaliation for the latest missile barrage by the Islamic Republic, with some speculation it could go after nuclear operations By ReutersToday, 9:21 am   Iran’s domestically built centrifuges are displayed in an exhibition of the country’s nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, February 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) VIENNA — After Iran’s […]

Report: Israel could target Iranian oil facilities in response to missile attack

Today, 8:41 am   Illustrative: A handout picture provided on April 30, 2017, shows a general view of the Setareh Khalij Fars (Star of the Persian Gulf) oil refinery in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas. (Handout/Iranian Presidency/AFP) Israel is reportedly planning a significant response to last night’s Iranian missile attack, although the details […]

IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon production sites in multiple Beirut strikes

The IDF has initiated operations in Beirut against Hezbollah, urging residents to evacuate specific areas due to imminent strikes. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 2, 2024 01:44Updated: OCTOBER 2, 2024 08:08 The IDF conducted targeted strikes in the area of Beirut against a number of  Hezbollah weapon production facilities and terror infrastructure sites over the past few days, […]

Khamenei threatens Israel in Hebrew, Geert Wilders fires back in explosive exchange

Khamenei threatened Israel in Hebrew, prompting Wilders to label him a “psychopath” while reaffirming support for Israel amid escalating tensions. JERUSALEM POST STAFF OCTOBER 2, 2024 00:59 (photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/West Asia News Agency/Reuters) In an unusual exchange on X, formerly Twitter, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Dutch politician […]

Iran’s foreign minister on X says Iran’s action had concluded

Foreign Minister Araqchi states action is “concluded” unless Israel provokes further. Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq hint at potential attacks on US bases. Copy By REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFOCTOBER 2, 2024 00:26Updated: OCTOBER 2, 2024 00:52 A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the […]

Gallant and Austin agree: Hezbollah infrastructure along the border must be dismantled

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel’s right to defend itself.   Oct 1, 2024, 5:59 AM (GMT+3)   Gallant and AustinAriel Hermoni/IMoD US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke on Monday night with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, as the IDF launched a limited ground operation against Hezbollah terrorist targets in […]

Rockets launched at military base housing US forces in Iraq

At least two Katyusha rockets launched at military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport. Air defenses successfully intercept the rockets. Elad Benari   Oct 1, 2024, 4:37 AM (GMT+3)   BaghdadiStock At least two Katyusha rockets were launched at a military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport early Tuesday morning, according to […]